RCDS-2 Reynolds Child Depression Scale - 2nd Edition*

Designed to screen for depression in children, the RCDS-2™ retains the 30 items used in the original measure but presents updated normative data. Children are asked to answer questions about how they have been feeling during the past 2 weeks. All items are worded in the present tense to elicit current symptoms status.

Updated normative metrics and an expanded age range improve utility

Now appropriate for children ages 7-13 years.

No scoring key is needed—the RCDS-2™ form is presented in a convenient carbonless form. All scoring and administration information is presented in the brightly colored Test Booklet.

A new standardization sample of students drawn from 11 states is stratified to closely match U.S. Census data for gender and ethnic background. T scores and percentile ranges are provided for the total standardization sample, by gender, by grade, and by gender for each grade.

Maps onto the symptoms of depressive disorders outlined in the DSM-IV™.

Critical items are clearly marked on the scoring sheet, alerting you that your client may need immediate attention.

All items are presented in a 4- or 5-point rating scale format, making them easy for children to answer.

A clinical cutoff score helps you to determine whether a child should be referred for further assistance.

Short form is ideal when time is limited or for group screening

The RCDS-2:SF includes 11 of the 30 RCDS-2 items but features many of the critical items from the full version.

The short form can be administered in just 2 to 3 minutes and can help you determine whether your client should be administered the full RCDS-2™.